After months of scratching and saving, you were finally able to spring for a shiny new Xbox 360. Hell, you even traded in your old Xbox and all your last-gen games just to grab a couple new titles. One problem, that was months ago, and you have been stuck paying off your massive credit card bill instead of buying new games. Fortunately, a side-effect from the release of next generation consoles is that last-gen title prices have fallen through the basement. Going through a gaming drought?  Well, dig in those couch cushions because here are 5 tried-and-tested Xbox games you might have missed that cost under $50 total!

1. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory

Price:  $7.99
Rating:
IGN 9.6
Gamespot 8.6

Splinter Cell Chaos Theory was undoubtedly the jewel on Tom Clancy’s video game crown at its release. Every aspect of gameplay was sharpened and polished. The title featured tight controls, amazing level design, and gorgeous graphics. The Splinter Cell series already boasted some of the best textures and animations brought to the Xbox, and Chaos Theory did nothing but improve on the tradition in every aspect of the game. The title is definitely one of the best looking games released for the Xbox. Chaos Theory also incorporated refined co-op play with four new levels specifically designed for the co-op experience both on and offline. The title also equipped the stealthy and deadly Sam Fisher with a knife, new moves, and different attachments for his SC-20K including a sniper and shotgun. For the less confrontational (AKA wussies), Chaos Theory let gamers disable lights to sneak around enemies instead of assassinating them. All in all, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory still delivers a suspenseful and engaging experience well worth the 8 bones it currently will set you back.